Longtime Brooklyn State Sen. Velmanette Montgomery has yet to publicly address widespread rumors that she will retire rather than run for reelection in 2020, but a former aide who is
Brooklyn, NY – Lifelong resident of Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, local community organizer, and progressive activist Jason Salmon announced his candidacy today for New York’s 25th State Senate District...
Fort Greene Park is getting a $5 million upgrade, thanks to the city’s Parks Without Borders program—but according to the Brooklyn Paper...
Clinton Hill residents opposed to naming the basketball courts in a neighborhood park after native hip-hop legend Biggie Smalls should bury their issues with his controversial lyrics...
Mondoweiss: Hundreds of Jews march for ‘Black Lives Matter’ in New York Author: Wilson Dizard Led by Jews of color and their allies, nearly 300 marchers calling for greater police
Bklyner: Tonight: ‘Jews for Black Lives Action & Vigil’ To Call For Police Reform Author: Donny Levit The organization Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ) will hold a rally this evening
Jewschool: How My Jewish and Black Grandmothers Found Bernie Author: Jason Salmon Both of my grandmothers, one a Black woman and the other an Ashkenazi Jewish woman, recently became ardent
Gotham Gazette: Right to Know Act is Progress We Need Now Author: Jason Salmon I’m lying awake at 4 a.m. wondering if our calls for justice will ever be answered.
